Tips for Jewelry Collectors

In this world, people collect many, many things. There are people out there that even collect bottle tops. One of the most prevalent things to collect is jewelry.

This is because people are constantly wearing jewelry, there is a lot of choice and sometimes the items can increase in worth. For example, if a person buys a solid gold necklace now, and keeps it in a good condition, they could probably sell it for at least double the price in a few year’s time.

The quality of gold tends to deteriorate, so manufacturers can be using less quality now, than they did in the 50s. So, if you have some gold jewelry from the 50s, you should consider selling the items. You could make thousands back.

People that collect jewelry tend to think of it as an investment and they do resell when the items are priced at more than they were bought for. However, other people fall in love with their jewelry and they will never sell it. There is no right or wrong answer here. You can collect jewelry for whatever reason you like.

If you are thinking of collecting jewelry, then read on for some information about things that you might need to think about.

Storage

Before you have started collecting, you will have to think about where you are going to keep the jewelry. It is probably best that you don’t just leave the items out, on your dresser because they will get dusty and you will notice that there is a loss of sparkle and the gold will look dull. Therefore, you will spend a lot of time cleaning the jewelry.

Once you have thought about it a bit more, you will decide that you need to invest in some jewelry boxes. In the beginning, you can save a bit of money and only buy a small box, but as the collection grows, you will have to buy a bigger one.

Some collectors find that they have spend so much money on boxes in the past, that it is better value for money to have a jewelry box custom made. Therefore, they can add tiers and different storage options for items like rings and necklaces.

If you have bought a jewelry box and you know that you will want to sell the items later, then you should keep the boxes that they were sold to you in. This is because you will get more money for the item if you have the original box. Some buyers will want the original receipt as well.

You should buy a storage box, but the receipt in the original box, and then but the boxes in storage. That way you won’t have empty boxes lying around the house and when you do try and sell the items, you will know where everything is.

Shop

Some people find it beneficial to find a jewelry store or brand that they like and they will only buy their jewels from there. This is because they trust the store, and they know that they are selling authentic items. If they advertise that they are selling precious stones, then you know that they are, and non of their items are fake.

Some stores will sell specialty items that you can’t get anywhere else. These items might be a bit more expensive but that is because they are one of a kind and they will be worth more money later.

One of the benefits of using a store over and over is that eventually they will begin to notice your tastes and they will start saving items for you.